Admissions

How to Apply

Mailing Address

Transcripts and any other non-electronic application materials should be sent to the following address:

MAPS Admissions Committee
Box 358511
UW Bothell
18115 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Now accepting applications for fall 2008

Fill out and submit the Graduate School application with the required $50 application fee. This application can be saved while in progress and then submitted once it is complete. It also provides detailed instructions on submitting the remaining application materials:

Three letters of reference, including two from faculty who can discuss your academic ability. Once you begin the on-line application in step 1, type in the three recommenders' names and email addresses. Once you submit the names, your recommenders will receive an email directing them to the website used for uploading or copy-and-pasting the recommendations. After they have submitted the recommendation, you will receive an email stating that the recommendation process has been completed. You can monitor the status of each recommendation on the application web site.
A current resume
A letter of application to MAPS describing relevant background and articulating goals in seeking a MAPS degree
Scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
An individual academic essay demonstrating your academic research ability, critical thinking skills and writing proficiency
All official transcripts, from prior academic work
Any additional documentation relevant for consideration by the MAPS Admissions Committee (optional)

NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to complete the online application before completing the remaining steps. For more information contact Andrew Brusletten at 425-352-5427 or maps@uwb.edu

Application Deadlines

March 1, 2008 (priority)

July 1, 2008 (final)

Applications received by the priority deadline will receive priority consideration. Applications received after March 1, 2008 will be considered on a rolling-admissions basis.

Merit Scholarships

The MAPS program is pleased to offer merit scholarships to a limited number of students entering the program in Autumn 2007. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and the degree to which a student's interests match those of the faculty. Tuition waivers of $700 - $3000 will be awarded to outstanding first-year students who clearly articulate a capacity to investigate a specific policy area. Recipients will work with a faculty supervisor on a policy-related research project. Applicants are encouraged to research MAPS faculty interests online. To be considered, send a statement of interest (500 words or less) to the MAPS program office at maps@uwb.edu.